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Recent Examples of plaid
The fight for the plaid jacket at the longest-running PGA tournament returns to Fort Worth this month.
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Ella Gonzales
may 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Her fiancé Kelce, meanwhile, kept things cool and casual in a gray Louis Vuitton suit that featured a subtle all-over logo and plaid prints.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 8 May 2026
There were plaid miniskirts in multiple colorways, pleather shorts, and denim corsets.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ella Gonzales
may 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Her fiancé Kelce, meanwhile, kept things cool and casual in a gray Louis Vuitton suit that featured a subtle all-over logo and plaid prints.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 8 May 2026
There were plaid miniskirts in multiple colorways, pleather shorts, and denim corsets.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For example, a basket lined with a floral or plaid flannel bed sheet filled with books or magazines can elevate a bedroom or office, whereas kids’ sheets might spruce up a toy basket for the playroom.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaid
Adjective
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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Its boldly colored striped bags are frequently spotted in the kitchens of MAHA influencers and the chips are often touted by Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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When people question commemorating an event with such a checkered past, Richie answers that two or more different things can be true at the same time.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Despite taking the overall checkered flag in 1995, the automaker has precious little experience at the famous race.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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Design is modern and clean-lined—muted tones, patterned wallpaper, and enough art and lighting drama to feel fun without tipping into theme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The patterned density of Édouard Vuillard’s interiors turns decorative on a larger scale, becoming mere Nabi ornamentation in his screens and panels.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The film charts how Suzuki redefined postwar Japanese cinema by defying the conventions of the studio system, forging a style built on garish pop-art imagery and aggressive formal experimentation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Plaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaid. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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